Thanks Peter I will check that out. Any internal upgrading required? Also on thing I'm considering is either renewing the decks or laying real teak, have you heard of anybody this?

The switches on my windlass failed and I replaced them with deck mounted swithches which I like a lot better. Peter Pappas "Callisto" #369, Vallarta, Mexico. David Elliott

Well, I noticed immediately that his outhauls are too slack. Ed SM "DoodleBug" wrote: post:

I don't know if this fact or fiction but it is an interesting web post: http://sv-timemachine.net/?p=234 Richard SM "Spice"

John, Have you considered, or has anyone else tried, the 3M brand of "Command Adhesive" picture hangers? They are guaranteed to not leave marks when removed and require no drilling. I've enclosed a

I plan to attach some paintings to the mahogany bulkhead using acrylic backed 2" self adhesive velcro. Has anybody had any problems with the acrylic glue marking the high gloss finish on the mahogany

I'm currently looking at purchasing a 1996 SM and would like to hear from owners on what to lookout for and what will most likley, or should, be updated on this boat. David

Hello Gary Yes, we are still pleased with the Algea-X. Much less black smoke on the side of the hull and never a problem with the diesel. Best regards Hanspeter Wehrli SM #158 in Tahiti

Thanks, I will try tommorow morning. Regards Dimitris Sm2000 Alma Libre _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of eric Sent: Sunday,

Dimitris, It is easy to remove the vertical shaft from the outhaul. 1 Remove the screw from the arm that goes into the Anderson winch on the boom outhaul line. 2 Remove the nut and washers from the

Eric, Exactly the outhaul motor Dimitris _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of eric Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 4:22 AM To:

Dimitris, Are you talking about the outhaul motor on the boom? If so I can give you directions. Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite ' _____ From:

Has any one experience of removing the electric motor from the boom? Mine has sheared of the screws and I have to try to fix it in a shop. My main problem is how to remove the shaft from the motor to

John, Thanks for the info, I ordered the gaiter from depco pumps yesterday. Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From:

Hello Eric, The pump is a Henderson Mark V Model No MH0510. The parts listed are MH8050 Service Kit for all single action Mark V pumps, MH9901 Deck Seal Kit (black)including Gaiter and bolts or

Hi, I need to order a gasket that goes under the manual bilge pump cover in the cockpit. I forgot to write down the model number or name of the Henderson bilge pump. I am far away from

Hi, I need to order a gasket that goes under the manual bilge pump cover in the cockpit. I forgot to write down the model number or name of the Henderson bilge pump. I am far away from

My ENO 4 burner stove has worked flawlessly until this week. Three of the burners work fine. The front left burner does not work. I removed the jet and cleaned it but there is no gas going to the

Hi, I need to order a gasket that goes under the manual bilge pump cover in the cockpit. I forgot to write down the model number or name of the Henderson bilge pump. I am far away from

John, The only place you can get rust is from the pressure tank the water heater is not magnetic steel... I suggest that you replace the water pump and tank with an on demand pressure pump. This